Camera for small room

Queenie426 started this discussion · 1/11/2012

Hey everyone! Ive been a veener for almost 2 years and have yet to post a video or do a challenge! I want to start recording myself so I can participate in the challenges (I wanted to do the December one so bad!) and judge my progress but I don't have a camera. My pole room is tiny so I don't know what camera route to take. Any and all suggestions appreciated! Thanks guys:) I know there are other threads but I want to know specifically for small spaces.

8 replies

Esperonza16 · 1/11/2012
Do you have a web cam or anything that record video? Digital camera maybe? Set it up on a chair or stool to record you. Set it back in a corner so you have room. Be sure to have good lighting. :)
Webmaster · 1/11/2012
Your biggest consideration in a small room will be to have as wide an angle as possible. Most modern point and shoot cameras will offer a fairly wide angle while also being economical. If you decide to go the camcorder route look for small threads inside the bezel surrounding the lens, this will indicate that you should be able to order a wide-angle adapter for the camera.
Queenie426 · 1/11/2012
I don't have either of those unfortunately. I got rid of my camera because my iphone takes good pictures. My phone takes video but it's hard to prop up and position. it's a royal pain.
Queenie426 · 1/11/2012
Thanks webmaster! I'm not sure what that means but I'll look into it :)
Esperonza16 · 1/11/2012
Well I understand that. That's what made me buy a digital camera myself.... lol I would say go to a pawn shop and invest in a used digital camera and just be sure to test it first, and JUST use it for video. :)
Queenie426 · 1/11/2012
Thanks Esperonza. I wouldn't have thought to get a used one :) lol I'm on a college student budget so that might be a good option.
Esperonza16 · 1/11/2012
Glad to help. :) I got mine for about 35 at a pawn shop and never had a single problem with it. Just be sure you get to turn it on, take a picture or two and record a bit to check the sound and all the buttons work. Good luck to you! Can't wait to see a video! :D
aliceBheartless · 1/11/2012
Another option to remember with small rooms (having a camera with wide-angle capabilities would definitely be the best starting point) would be to also have full size mirrors. That way, you (your actual body) may not be within the frame of the camera, but your reflection in the mirror will be. This can make filming in a small room possible where it otherwise would be impossible to consistently stay in the frame while dancing and moving around. Mirrored closet doors can sometimes be picked up for quite cheap at goodwill, on craigslist, or at a construction repurposing warehouse. Mirror tiles could also be an option.